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  1. News & Announcements


    What’s New Around Town
  1. Updated Town of Bristol Color Seal

    COVID-19 Town Update for March 17, 2020

    Please click here to read the Town of Bristol's COVID-19 update for March 17th, 2020. Read on...
  2. Updated Town of Bristol Color Seal

    Town Administrator Contente Provides Update on COVID-19 Response in Bristol

    On Monday, March 16, 2020, Bristol Town Administrator Steven Contente provides a COVID-19 update to the community. Click here to read his full letter. Read on...
  3. Bristol Town Hall Founded 1680 Entrance Sign by Rick Giannini

    Bristol Town Offices Closed to the Public

    Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, all Town offices will be closed to the public until further notice. Please click here to read the full announcement. Read on...
  4. State of Emergency - Bristol, RI

    TOWN ADMINISTRATOR CONTENTE DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN BRISTOL

    On Saturday, March 14, 2020, Town Administrator Steven Contente declared a State of Emergency in Bristol, Rhode Island. Please click here to read the full press release. Read on...
  5. COVID-19 Response Meeting

    TOWN ADMINISTRATOR CONTENTE IMPLEMENTS PREVENTATIVE MEASURES TO REDUCE POTENTIAL SPREAD OF COVID-19

    In response to the latest directives from Governor Gina Raimondo and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), the Town is implementing several preventative actions to limit the potential spread of COVID-19. Click here to read the full press release. Read on...
  6. Vote By Mail

    State Board of Elections Offers Vote-by-Mail Option

    Rhode Island has a robust vote-by-mail system as an alternative to voters going to the polls. The State Board of Elections offers a convenient vote-by-mail option. Read on...
  7. Bristol Blue Bin

    Automated Trash Bin Distribution Begins

    The Town of Bristol is pleased to begin its distribution of trash and recycling bins to residents. Please click here to learn more about the town's upcoming move to automation. Read on...
  8. Coronavirus Banner

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

    Please read the latest update from the Town of Bristol regarding the coronavirus. Read on...
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    Bristol Harbor Ranked in Marinas.com Boaters' Choice Awards

    The Town of Bristol Marina and Maritime Center was ranked among the 2019 top destinations by boaters. Learn more here. Additional Info...

  10. RESIDENTIAL & STATE ST. /CHURCH ST. DOCK PARKING PERMIT RENEWAL

    Learn more about renewing your downtown parking sticker(s). Read on...
  11. Lynda.com

    Rogers Free Library Announces Contract with Lynda.com

    On October 15th, Rogers Free Library announced that 14,000 online courses are now free to Rogers Free Library patrons. Read more here. Read on...

  12. Silver Creek Bridge

    On October 29, 2019 RIDOT announced a change to the proposed construction plans for the Silver Creek Bridge. Click here to read more Read on...
  13. Gooding Plaza

    Town Announces Proposed Sale of the Bristol Shopping Center

    On Wednesday, October 9th, 2019, the Bristol Town Council announced the proposed sale of public property at 6-40 Gooding Avenue. Click here to read the full press release. Read on...
  14. Kevin Lynch and Steven Contente

    Bristol Announces Kevin Lynch For Chief of Police Position

    On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Town Administrator Steven Contente announced his selection for the Chief of Police position. Click here to read the full press release. Read on...
  15. Clock Illustration - Courtesy of timeanddate.com

    Bristol Announces New Extended Hours of Operations

    The Town of Bristol is pleased to announced its new hours of operation for the Town Hall and Department of Community Development. Read on...
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    Administrator Contente Appoints New Interim Chief of Police

    On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, Brian Burke was sworn in as Bristol's new Interim Chief of Police. Please click here to read the full press release. Read on...
  17. Bristol Silver Creek Bridge Aerial

    RIDOT Releases Fact Sheet on Silver Creek Project

    Learn more about the State's upcoming bridge project in Bristol. Additional Info...
  18. RIDOT Bristol Logos

    RIDOT Announces New Ferry Service to Bristol

    On Wednesday, May 15th, 2019, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced the return of the seasonal Providence-Newport Ferry service, setting sail on Friday, May 24 with new weekend stops in the bayside community of Bristol. Read on...
  19. BCWA Building

    Update: BCWA Lifts Water Restrictions

    On May 29th, the Bristol County Water Authority lifted its Water Restrictions for East Bay customers. Click here to read the full press release. Read on...
  20. BCWA Building

    Public Notice: Leak Discovered In BCWA Pipeline

    Click here to read the press release issued by the Bristol County Water Authority. Read on...
  21. Stony Hedge

    Stony Hedge Farm Preserved Through Purchase Of Conservation Easement

    The Town of Bristol is pleased to announce the purchase of a conservation easement for the Stony Hedge Farm located at 1362 Hope Street. Read on...
  22. JASRI-BRISTOL

    Black Ships Return To Bristol In 2019

    On Thursday, October 4th, 2018, the Town of Bristol and Japan-America Society of Rhode Island announced that the Black Ships Festival will return to Bristol in 2019. Read the full press release here. Read on...
  23. Updated Town of Bristol Color Seal

    Bristol Receives Qualified Opportunity Zone Designation By U.S. Treasury

    On May 21, 2018, the U.S. Treasury designated the Town of Bristol as a Qualified Opportunity Zone. Click here to read the full announcement and learn about what it means for future investment in town. Read on...
  24. Recovery Drop In Center Team

    Bristol Recovery Drop-In Center Officially Opens

    Continue reading to see the full announcement on its opening. Read on...
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  1. Apr 14

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  1. Apr 20

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  1. Jan 1

  2. New Years Day -Town Hall Closed

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  2. New Years Day -Town Hall Closed

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  2. New Years Day -Town Hall Closed

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  2. New Years Day -Town Hall Closed

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  1. May 23

  2. FREE Electronic Waste Recycling

  1. Aug 22

  2. FREE Electronic Waste Recycling

  1. Nov 21

  2. FREE Electronic Waste Recycling

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